Very Concerned - Losing Weight During First Trimester

I have IBS and it's been flaring up since before I even got my BFP (about 3w). I just got on the scale today and I'm down 2lbs which on my very small frame is a lot I just checked and I'm now about 1.5 lbs shy of being 'underweight'.

I don't see the doctor until July 11 (7w6d) so I was hoping someone could give me some advice

Re: Very Concerned - Losing Weight During First Trimester

The only advice is to eat!

I lost a lot of weight in my first pregnancy, and my daughter turned out to be a very healthy 9 pounds 1 ounce. Check in with your doctor of course, but I just wanted to let you know that all turned out well for me.

Re: Very Concerned - Losing Weight During First Trimester

i lost 10 pounds in my first trimester. it took until about 18 weeks to gain that back. i was only up 3 pounds total until 23 weeks, when i suddenly put on 4 pounds bottom line - many women lose weight when first pregnant. you will catch up!! and it won't affect your baby - it is getting all it needs from you.

Re: Very Concerned - Losing Weight During First Trimester

Have you seen a gastroenterologist? I had a similar thing happen to me and it was rather severe but my OB rec'd a GI (one who wasnt afraid to work with preggo patients bc as i learned the hard way, some wont even talk to you after you get PG). Anyway, he worked with me to get in under control and i havent had any probs since. Good luck

Re: Very Concerned - Losing Weight During First Trimester

Ah, thank you thank you thank you!! I feel so much better hearing it from BTDT women. I'm going to ask my OB to recommend a GI at my first appointment. Until then, bring on the food

I actually went out and bought a box of Yodels tonight

Message edited 6/24/2007 11:18:39 PM.

Re: Very Concerned - Losing Weight During First Trimester

I lost about 5 lbs by the end of my first trimester but now Im up a healthy 30+ at 38w just eating normally

lots of women lose weight at first just due to M/S


EAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!